Susan Jackson , HCPC, BACP

Susan Jackson is a HCPC-registered Dramatherapist and a member of the BACP with ten years of professional experience working in trauma-informed therapy. She practices dramatherapy, a form of arts psychotherapy that can invite creative expression through art, music, poetry and movement as part of the therapeutic process, while also drawing on talking therapies to address emotional and relational difficulties.

She supports people experiencing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and issues rooted in childhood experiences. Her work is grounded in a client-centered stance that recognises each person as the expert and primary narrator of their own life, helping clients to reconnect with strengths and resources they already possess. In addition to arts-based methods, she uses cognitive behavioural techniques and clinical hypnotherapy when these are appropriate to a person’s needs.

Susan emphasises a compassionate, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, offering an open invitation to explore different ways of expressing and making sense of experience without expectations about how that looks. She is based in the United Kingdom, works in English, and is not accepting new clients at this time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susan integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and hypnotherapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathetic relationship so the person feels heard and supported while exploring their concerns; it is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship patterns and coping with life changes. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties. Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, manage symptoms such as sleep difficulties or stress responses, and access different ways of working with thoughts and sensations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan works collaboratively with people to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors sessions based on what feels most helpful and may combine approaches over time to support progress.

Online therapy with Susan can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer to engage from home. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support in ways that suit individual routines and practical needs.